antinomy

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Noun — An antinomy is a contradiction or paradox between two ideas that each seem valid.

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logical antinomy resolve an antinomy Kant's antinomies an apparent antinomy

This is a formal word, mostly found in philosophy and logic.

Etymology

Antinomy is a learned borrowing from Latin antinomia, itself from Greek, combining a prefix meaning against with a word for law or custom. In English it can also be read as anti- plus -nomy, a suffix for a system of law or knowledge.

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Frequently asked questions

What does antinomy mean?

It means a contradiction or paradox, especially between two ideas that each seem correct.

Is antinomy the same as antimony?

No, antimony is a chemical element, while antinomy is an unrelated word about contradictions.

How did Kant use the word antinomy?

He used it for pairs of conclusions that each seemed logically valid but contradicted one another, in his Critique of Pure Reason.

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